Muffins
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup raw honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup peeled chopped apple
1 cup blueberries
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 Tbsp. ground flax seed
1 Tbsp. ground chia seed
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Topping
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Grease one 12 cup muffin tin or one 6 cup jumbo muffin tin. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine egg, milk, oil, applesauce Greek yogurt, honey, and brown sugar. Stir.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, flax, chia, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix just until all ingredients are combined.
4. Gently fold in chopped apples and blueberries.
5. Spoon into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup 3/4 full.
6. Combine topping ingredients; divide evenly among muffins. Press topping down gently.
7. Bake at 400° 20 minutes for 12 muffins or 25 minutes for 6 muffins.
8. Remove from oven; let cool 15 minutes in pan. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
CAN MUFFINS BE HEALTHY?
Yes! Muffins can absolutely be healthy, depending on the ingredients you use to make them. Although many store bought muffins have the reputation of being high in calories, sugar, and fat, you can easily make homemade muffins that are packed with nutrients and actually good for you. A good place to start is with a list of superfoods!
WHAT IS A SUPERFOOD?
A superfood is a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being. These Apple Blueberry Muffins are packed with superfoods like apples, blueberries, flax seed, Greek yogurt, rolled oats, raw honey, and chia.
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Apple Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
14%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 62mg
3%
Potassium 299mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 36g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 19g
Protein 5g
10%
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
10.5%
Iron
7.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.